Youth Worker

must be read in order to complete the 'Experience' part of the application. You should refer to the person specification and detail where you meet each of the criteria and provide relevant examples of this in your application.

9 hours Per Week, Permanent post

£7,354 - £7,425 per annum, inclusive of £729 per annum Distant Islands Allowance

Required for 9 hours per week, to work with young people and volunteers within Pointers Drop-In Centre. This would involve developing relationships, identifying needs and responding to those needs. Assist in planning and to deliver and evaluate structured youth work sessions and youth awards.

You will have proven experience of working with young people, have the ability to set up and supervise group sessions, and have knowledge of health and safety and child protection implications for working with young people. The flexibility to work evenings and weekends is essential.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children (

Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot).

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